Hamilton Khaki King PVD - 5 Positives, 3 Negatives!

[@DXP]

Long power reserve serves as a dual function. It allows for your watch to keep time longer obviously but the more technical part of a long power reserve means the watch has a longer constant amplitude, meaning your watch is consistent and isochronistic for a longer period of time. Most 40 hours start degrading in amplitude after 24 hours. 80 hour means your watch will be more precise for more time, in this case a few more days.

[@Ahcelaht]

Hamilton almost always does a great job with the hand lengths, something a lot of brands often don’t, both less and more expensive.

[@markboland2545]

Yes....second hand all the way out ...

[@Ahcelaht]

@@markboland2545 all the hands!

[@thomasginsburg4792]

Spotted this Hammie in the wild on the wrist of a store cashier yesterday. He wore it on a black seatbelt nylon NATO, really appreciated that 49mm lug to lug for his 7.5" wrist and truly loves this watch for many of the reasons in this video. Such a fun and gratifying way for an IRL preview of today's video.

[@andrewmurton8379]

I bought a PVD coated Doxa in 2008 and then wore it as my everyday until 2020, it’s scratched and marked but because of this I love it all the more, it’s semi retired now as I’ve got into watches a little more and thanks to Jody I have several of his suggestions including a couple of Hamilton’s. Superb video mate, by far my favourite watch channel.

[@dreski1967]

I have had about 5 in numerous configurations. It's like you are looking in a mirror every time you check it. With good AR coating It would be my favourite beater.

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

The Khaki King is a great watch - I have a standard champagne version in my collection and it is a handsome thing; but it is a "field watch" only in the sense that a Seiko 5 "dive watch" is only meant to spend time with you in the bath. With this in mind, I generally wear it when I want to stroll through the botanic gardens - I think I cut quite the figure wearing it 😉

[@jamesblonde2271]

I have scuba dived with a Seiko5, it didn't give a ......

[@Ferien7]

What modern watch do you consider a real field watch?

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

@@Ferien7 a very good question. Somehow I have it in my head that a "real" field watch is something one wears on campaign, are likely to be issued rather than bought and have utility and function as core elements of their design. The truth is, I would consider the Hamilton Khaki Mechanical and the Casio DW5600 as two examples of watches that fit my criteria.

[@rayrayinfla653]

Nice to see that the Sydney overlords deemed you worthy of using your backyard. Its good we didn’t have to see how the PVD survived being slammed to the sidewalk.

[@jamesblonde2271]

🤣

[@rayrayinfla653]

I hope everyone is praying for the people of Sydney but they’re not alone. This is happening everywhere. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnXqpybh9CJj9E

[@philspencelayh5464]

I have the stainless version, I think I need this version too. The twelve o'clock (six would do) is the best place for day, never gets obscured by hands. Can't believe how many times I need to know the day at quarter past when wearing a Seiko. Great video.

[@BongoManal]

The PVD really fits the watch, but I think it works even better with the khaki mechanical 38 mm. Thanks for the review!

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Eating my breakfast, watching JOMW getting ready for work at Bezos, Inc. Thank you for making my work Monday tolerable. Hello from Ohioooooo! 😃

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Helloooooo Ohiooooooooo! Don't work too hard mate, he's rich enough already ;)

[@christopherjohnson4276]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Maybe we can send him to Mars next time. 😲 😆

[@propblast82nd]

Love spending Sunday with Jodie !

[@martinabbas5264]

Jody- another amazing review. Thank you as always. I actually purchase my Hamilton Black on Black from Jomashop around 2 months ago and i literally have not taken it off since. I even take it into the shower, and because it is water resistant it still works perfectly.

[@thenotanclan]

Hamilton Khaki’s are the Submariner of field watches - I have owned 3 - if it’s affordable to you just buy one - any Khaki (even the quartz) will impress - then call it a day

[@FrostBlackbird]

I have the below zero all black hammy. My wrist is super small for it but had to get it. Love the watch.

[@AlexanderB.]

Love the stainless steel Khaki Kings, because they are field watches on the dressier side. But this one isn't for me at all. Agree about the movement though, it's great, an excellent Swiss movement and nice to look at with the custom Hamilton rotor to boot.

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Great review mate. I’m a fan of Hamilton as I own 3 Khkais. You hit the nail on the head.

[@michaelriera6277]

Love the Khaki King in all iterations.

[@Segkee]

I am 100 percent a Hamilton convert (I have 38 mm auto). I also love my Zissou Vostok. And my gold Casio. And my big ass swatch watch. I have become a "just one more watch" aholic. Thank you!

[@HeroAntagonist]

Managed to get this watch earlier this year from an authorised vendor for less than £500 which is a bargain in UK. Fully agree with your 3 negatives however it is a lovely watch to wear and very practical. It's my 2nd Hamilton and I'm starting to suspect not my last. Very impressed with their quality and design

[@stusims6567]

This is my grail watch! I can’t afford much, but I’m saving up for this one. Great video as always Jody!!!

[@JD-wi5zd]

The PVD really made that watch look badass! Love it!

[@GinkgoJoe]

I have the Khaki Field Automatic with a similar movement -- the big plus for me is the accuracy of the thing: it runs around +3 seconds per day and smokes everything else I own that isn't quartz! That accuracy at that price is pretty great!

[@HollywoodF1]

Another couple of positive notes: The day and date change simultaneously with a single split-second click sometime during the 23:58 minute. No long transition. Also, as for mine, the time only changes by ten to fifteen seconds PER MONTH with more or less constant wear. That’s far better than even Rolex guarantees.

[@spx1416]

i have a couple of Hamiltons and the quality for the is price is fantastic i think. had mine for years and not had any issues, i would certainly recommend them as a brand

[@dinispaulino7512]

I bought the SS version on the bracelet a couple of years ago as my first mechanical watch, and couldn't have made a better choice! Still loving it!

[@verspunken]

Nice review Jody. FYI, Hugh Laurie wore a Khaki King in the early seasons of House. I've had one of the stainless version for around 8 years, still going strong although the polished bezel is a bit beat-up.

[@bt3750]

I bought the champagne dial version. I loved the way it looked . . .way better then product pics. I sold it within a few months though because I couldn't hardly read it. The poor contrast between the dial and handset and the lack of anti-reflective coating was it's undoing. Shame really.

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

Will stick with me stainless because as a PVD with the same three weaknesses at a higher price it just doesn’t represent value to me. What a pity Hamilton doesn’t address the three key areas you and no doubt many have mentioned about what is meant to be a field watch. Poor Lume no AR and no real water resistance. And the price is higher with PVD and leather? Beautiful looking watch but I’d rather a G shock if I was outdoors and roughing it. Great review. Great movement. Great Watch face.

[@atsylor5549]

They do offer models that look basically the same with the features this one is missing. They just cost more and have different names. They have khaki pilots, khacki navy etc. they’re all field watches with the same basic looks and different features

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

@@atsylor5549 thank you! I guess those models would be more applicable as an upgrade option over this one.

[@HRM.H]

I'm always concerned about the scratch resistance of PVD coated watches. Would love to hear specs about. It's the same reason i don't do gold plating

[@roamready9732]

PVD is great if you want to develop some unique patina but if you want a lasting color look for "DLC" coating or "Diamond Like Coating." DLC is used not just for coloring but also adds a hard surface to relatively soft metals.

[@nineteenninetyfive]

I've got a PVD Orient which i've worn quite a bit and not got a mark on it yet

[@eazy___4032]

@@nineteenninetyfive how much is quite a bit?

[@Larry-gs8gb]

I wear my Citezen promaster diver to work everyday in a warehouse, not a scratch on it .I also have a black Glycine combat sub I wear on weekends ,it still looks brand new.In both instances the coating seems to be more resistant to scratches than uncoated stainless steel: but it may be different from other brands .

[@nineteenninetyfive]

@@eazy___4032 I've worn it on and off for a year and a half

[@flyguy1359]

Love Hamilton's, bought my 46mm pilot ten years ago. £170 for a service, still looks brand new, the one watch I would never sell.

[@adamdorney5143]

I would have loved to see this with a Black day/date dial - love the PVD, but would have loved to see more black :)

[@NeoGee]

Even though they're cut off, the 1s of the 11 and 1 o'clock markings nicely frame the date window.

[@Firecrafter209]

Great review Jody! I ended up picking this one up in 2020 when it released. I really think you nailed the pros and cons for this watch.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I've got the H-50 movement in the Hamelton Khaki field watch great little movment. Thanks for the video 👍

[@FrankLavoy]

Great stealthy look. I have both the “Captain America” and “Murph” versions with that 80 hrs PR and they look great on top of the fact that they are both deadly accurate. Regardless of the 3 “not so good” points, I might end up pressing the “Order” button in the next few weeks :-) Thanks for sharing Jody.

[@jamesblonde2271]

I love Hammies but the poor lume on a "tactical " watch is slightly irritating and paying £100 extra for no bracelet and 50 meteres WR? Hmmmmm Great review as always.

[@briangeorge7965]

Looks good, cheers Jody, stay safe all

[@jimmyschiel3863]

In "Force 10 From Navarone" both Harrison Ford & Robert Shaw are wearing Hamilton A-11 field watches. There are 2 fantastic wrist shots checking the time at dramatically important moments in the movie.

[@glennpowell3444]

Robert Shaw fan here also.They just don't make characters like him anymore.Richard Harris another gem.

[@jimmyschiel3863]

@@glennpowell3444 the scene at the bottom of the dam is my favorite, when they're getting ready to set the timer. Very dramatic and well acted by both actors.

[@glennpowell3444]

@@jimmyschiel3863 Great film.Still love a lot of those movies.Anything with Richard Burton in as well.The Wild Geese you had the lot.Where Eagles dare another beaut.As for Robert Shaw where would Jaws have been without the man.?

[@jimmyschiel3863]

@@glennpowell3444 Jaws would have been hungry. All 3 of those movies are absolute classics. Shaw was a Bond villain too.

[@glennpowell3444]

@@jimmyschiel3863 Laughed at your Jaws comment.Yes he was in a Connery bond but can't think which one?And I am a Bond fan?

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

Hi Jody. Anyway we can think of doing a scratch test with this kinda case, and the tegmented cases etc like we do with the crystals. Nice video

[@xgford94]

I’ve got the silver dial on the way…looking forward to Father’s Day

[@shayne1289]

I have a PVD Luminox Black Ops - I haven't had much trouble with scratching but have found the PVD coating to be wearing off on the bezel. Probably not coated very well to keep to the lower price point. Thanks for another great review Jody.

[@philspencelayh5464]

I have a cheap pvd watch which is starting to show wear but I have a Cristopher Ward one which I have had for a few years now and you would think it had never been worn, not a mark on it anywhere.

[@subeijekalo5884]

I own the same watch in stainless steel version and my negatives are exactly the same, I would just add that huge L2L on top of 3 you mentioned (49 mm on a 40 mm case is just too much). Being a field watch you have to be able to read the time any time of day and in any weather circumstances, lume and AR don't enable a person to do that. Other than that watch is fantastic as is Hamilton as a brand (own 6 of them and counting 😊). Thank you Jody for the nice review 👍

[@WesWatchRoom]

Very cool stealthy piece, think I prefer the mechanical over this one but it still looks great. Very nicely done Jody 👍

[@davidlloydjones752]

I didn't think that the modern look of black PVD would suit the old-world style of this watch. But damn, if it doesn't just work a treat!.👍

[@happytravels2480]

I have the stainless quartz version. Fantastic watch👍

[@anthonysmith2982]

Hamiltons recent releases are very good. The Khaki Mech on a bracelet? Best Explorer alternative by a mile. The Khaki Mech in 42mm is great for those of us with big wrists too. This 𝙰𝙽𝙳 the 'Coop' in full black are very cool too! Thanks Jody (and Allen).

[@Bob_Smith19]

Still no AR yet no one complains. But Seiko uses Hardlex which is more than capable and people complain. I rarely wear my Khaki because it’s near impossible to read outside.

[@mjf2377]

Love the Khaki King with champagne dial.

[@CAJUNAFOL]

I own the regular one with the brown strap it’s actually my favorite watch.

[@reahvos2373]

Great honest content again Jody 👍 For the same money or less, prefer the Glycine Combat Subs. Screw down crown, 200m, sapphire with ar , Swiss and thinner.

[@robertb925]

The Khaki King seems to get more coverage on KZbin, but I still prefer my Khaki Field.

[@NoNameNo.5]

Heelllllooooo Jodi, you really surprised me on this one! It’s only 50m water and no screw down, no jack/hand wound? Leather only? Not a crazy lume either….for that much money!? You’ve already showed us better value for money, many times.

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

Like on the Jazzmaster day-date I would prefer the day and date white on black to blend in the dial perfectly. I’m actually considering the Jazzmaster day-date full black dial. My only concern would be the movement. I like the 80h PR but it’s tricky to regulate by yourself as I like to improve accuracy on my watches. 🤔😦

[@sinanemati5521]

I have stainless steel version im really satisfied with the accuracy mine is only +3 second per day

[@secretariat-13]

Great review, I’ve own a khaki field with the black dial for sometime, I agree with you regarding the not so good lume and it’s true it has no AR coating but contrary to what many say, I’ve had no issues seeing the dial when outdoors, yes it reflects a bit but no so much as what some report and show, it’s really not as bad as many say and the lume well that’s all subjective, I for one don’t look at my watches in extreme darkness, I have my iPhone for that, your review was spot on and that watch is fenomenal.

[@bjdenil]

I'm not as big of a fan of the PVD vs the standard stainless of this Kaki King. Great watch - great video - good review love their Interstellar version.

[@roryhenderson6236]

My favourite watch, I have much higher end watches but I always end up wearing the King

[@itsaflyboything]

"who asked for a Longines Conquest in PVD?!" me: *looks around nervously*

[@williamo.2519]

I'll take two.

[@clm.menezes]

I also think it look very nice.

[@AnotherFkingidiot]

I honestly prefer the base ETA movements. Would much rather better accuracy from the higher beat rate than the power reserve. And the balance assembly in the powermatics are much harder to regulate, would cost more to service.

[@jabbahursty]

the water resistance numbers are often just made up to where 300M invicta might be a lot less water resistant than 50M hamilton

[@lpsalsaman]

LOL! Jody, you should wear that T-shirt when you are about to "buried" a watch in a review! Well as for the watch, as you said, you want to feel like you paid "$500" dollars. Bad lume for a 500 dollar field watch is a letdown, and no AR coating at all is also kind of cheap. I guess this is why people flock to homages because they do offer some of the features that the big-name companies should be included with their super-expensive pieces. Anyway, great vid as always!

[@BlindProphet413]

As you mentioned, I'm one of those people who hates the cutoff 11 and 1 - I would definitely prefer if they'd abbreviated the Day to "Sun - Mon - Tue" etc. and kept the 12 o'clock location without ending up with cutoff numerals.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Another well done review. I love the Hamilton Khaki line but just don’t care for any watch with plating or coatings.

[@antyvirusuk8056]

I kinda really like the day date on this

[@karlsenula9495]

How appropriate ... a Hamilton commercial right before this video ...

[@allanreardon]

Great video. I think ourr positives and negatives are pretty much the same. I have to say it's been no where near water....well maybe near a glass of water whilst drinking it. Since I got it back from you I've popped it on a tropic and swapped the hardware over too. Looks good. I’ll try this out for a bit!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Helloooo Allan! Thanks for the loan (again) mate! Much appreciated.

[@fadibousamra8973]

I prefer push pull crown. I have had many watches that has to have the threads replaced on screw in crowns.

[@martinkaplan1805]

True that!! Me, too.

[@richarddsmarais3865]

I have an older H705450 version (just the date at 3..., red tip second hand) on bracelet, on the whole , agree with your comments but for one: the ETA 2824-2 movement is extremely fragile for hand winding, ( have jammed it a few time by mistake) and is fairly expensive to service. Waiting for an HVD with the Stellita, looking forward to compare the 2 movements!

[@male272]

Best non-pretentious, practical, aesthetically pleasing, quality statement you can put on your wrist. You take your Bertuccci into the bush, and you take this out to talk about your adventure...they say the same thing.

[@myvideos2715]

First in, best dressed and first comment. For normal day to day use, excellent light watch. I wouldn't use it for any hard yakka though.

[@jean-christophemonier1443]

Hi Jody! Thanks for the review ! As always it's good to get to see new products. Speaking of which, do you plan to test these two soon, the PD 1690 from Pagani and the BB58 GMT from Pagani as well, both 200m or water resistance!! I'd love to know your feelings about these future bargains!! Thanks a lot and all the best for your Channel !

[@tonygallagher6989]

I've been looking at the 42mm Khaki Field Auto. It's almost perfect. The display case back ruins it for me though, and that's why I've stuck with the Combat Sub.

[@reahvos2373]

Love the Combat Subs 👍👍

[@richardstorer-adam7222]

I like the PVD version.

[@oakleyjack7600]

I don’t understand the the hype with lume and water resistance. Maybe I’m different, but I have no use for it as I have always worked day time and I’m always indoors at night, as for WR I’m not a scuba diver or work on a boat, and if I go swimming my wallet, keys and watch get taken out of my pocket and a little water from rain or washing my hands can be handled by 50 meters of water resistance. As for me the movement, design and price compared to cost sold me on the SS/champagne dial @ $360. My only niggles are the 49mm lug to lug and the under finishing/design of the case, but if I wanted that I would have purchased the Seiko Alpinist and paid the $300 extra. My choice really came down to the Swiss movement.

[@jamesmurray3128]

I have this watch. What I don't like is the 40mm size. 42mm would be better. I like the H70575733.

[@rpkcustoms]

I own 2 khaki kings, one I use for my daily and one I use for a beater. I've taken the beater swimming in the pool a few times with no issues so the 50m water resist isnt terrible, but not ideal either

[@SpartanCL1989]

Screw down crown and 150m water resistance and this is perfect

[@rogexpo9430]

Very well done.

[@gavanmitchell9095]

I'm not sure I totally agree with the powermatic 80 movements. They are meant to be trickier to regulate and work on than the ETA 28XX. And I think I'd rather the smoother sweep of a 28,800 movement.

[@IlluminatingWatches]

One of my fav looking Hamilton watches. Only beaten by the Ventura :)

[@TomasWatchReviews]

nice, I just wonder how that PVD coating would hold up. That PVD wearing off would probably add to the character of the watch like bronze watches do, but that is not for everyone..

[@patrickford5793]

I want to love this watch so much but I think we’ve been spoiled by micro brands lately

[@jhatgotagat300]

Lol my seiko cocktail time is 50m water resistant and that’s my drinking watch it gets wet with pool water and lot of other mysterious liquids when I am drunk always needs a good cleaning after a night out 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@fivesfish]

Gothic! Black is black! But dull vs shiny, now there's a thought! Ditch the leather. 72hr watch 30mins lumen? See you in the morning!

[@poulwinther]

Just my opinion - the PVD is always a great way to make a watch look cheap.

[@TheShotenZenjin]

Maybe because many people nowadays might well associate an all black watch with Casio (i.e. for those who don’t know the watch, it looks like it could be plastic rather than metal)

[@jonathanou8122]

Love the look of my 42mm Auto Khaki but the lack screw down crown and the very poor lume makes it an occasional wear for me. It is special to me though as the first nice watch that started me on my journey and love of watches.

[@g30rg3-c5]

ough, it's back to the lock with you Nesse!

[@joewalsh1054]

I almost bought that one that was $483 on ebay. It was between that and the Khaki aviation pilot pioneer in pvd which I went with and received today

[@irishhawk1]

Request: Can you do a video about Oakley watches?

[@echochambers8418]

As an Upstate NY resident,I kind of approve of that shirt.Creepy

[@fidelpablo6340]

Oh my! Super!

[@garethsigrist8714]

Awesome review as always Jody 👏👏👏👏 I’ve had a real hankering recently for a Khaki Field Mechanical and then this video pops up in my notifications. Coincidence? Maybe. Or perhaps the universe is telling me it’s time to get a Hamilton in the collection 🤔 If the universe could just square it with my girlfriend first so I don’t have to then that would be great 🤣

[@willywantoknow2563]

I had me eye on this one. Reminds me of a black rolex president datejust

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, Nice review and great watch but not for me at the moment.

[@timrosenthal46]

Nice watch. What does ' double' domed mean ?

[@3rdpig]

I really love that movement and dial. But bad lume, no AR coating and 50 meters of water resistance make it a non starter for me at the $500 price point. Also, I think the second hand is a few MM too long.

[@Osamaiqbalchangi]

I feel like Hamilton is taking us for a marketing spin...I'd rather wait for San Martin to wise up and come up with a version... It'll sell like anything

[@Ahcelaht]

Great video and decent watch, but I’d like to see more higher end (as in $100 to $300, USD) homages from Ali Express, stuff that won’t hurt the wallet but still can claim a spot in our collections haha. But maybe this is a thing for a community post survey?

[@RogerSartet007]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think Hugh Laurie also has a soft spot for Hamilton (check: House MD, The night manager, Chance)

[@stephenbridges2791]

That's just it. The regular Khaki Field has the full 100m, but; no weekday. The Khaki King has the weekday, but; no 100m. Apparently, Hamilton doesn't want you having both until you move up the food chain. Also, I had much rather have the 4Hz and less power reserve than 3Hz and more reserve. I'm not sure how much of that would be an issue for a private watchmaker somewhere down the line. Lastly, some PVD coatings are better than others. I'm left wondering how good is Hamilton's.

[@brianmsahin]

Nothing wrong with hearing about funeral homes. Every body wants to go there one day. 🤪 Nice watch btw!! I actually prefer the stainless steel version.